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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION February 6, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Robert Kellar, Commissioner
	Joe Nichols, Commissioner
	William Thomas, Commissioner
	Sandra Wilson, Commissioner
	Philip Zielinski, Commissioner
	Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair
	Anna Clark, Chair
Staff Present:	Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
	David Laws, Permitting Manager
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
	Paul Melcher, Community and Economic Development Director
Attendees:	Melanie Barrett, Town Council Liaison

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Clark led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

There were no speaker requests.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on recent and upcoming Town Council meetings, as related to Planning agenda items.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 12, 2024 STUDY SESSION AND JANUARY 16, 2024 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner William Thomas to approve the January 12, 2024 and January 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			PRESENTATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT 10-YEAR PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD
				Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Community Engagement - Process - Awareness and education - Online engagement - Community events - Phase 1: Community participation - Join the discussion Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.

	3.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THREE ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF 132 MULTIFAMILY UNITS ON AN APPROXIMATELY 8.7-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON VISTOSO HIGHLANDS DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-MILE WEST OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD (ON THE OLD CLUBHOUSE SITE). THE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: ITEM A: REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.7 ACRES (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT) FROM OPEN SPACE TO RECREATION /GOLF COURSE AND TO RELOCATE A PLANNED TRAIL TO ADJACENT TOWN PROPERTY ITEM B: DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE PLANS ITEM C: ARCHITECTURE
				Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location map - Applicant's proposal - Background and site history - Item A: Rezoning - Item A: Rezoning - General Plan and Zoning conformance - Item B: Development and landscape plans - Item C: Architecture - Public participation - Summary and recommendation
				Rory Juneman of Lazarus & Silvyn, representing the applicant, introduced Ross Rulney (developer), Kevin Hall (civil engineer), Daniel Bradshaw (landscape architect), Grace Schau and Burak Bekat (architects). Mr. Juneman provided a presentation that included the following: - Project location - Background of the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve process Mr. Rulney spoke about the history of the project, and the process of both the settlement and easement agreements. Mr. Juneman then continued with the presentation: - Rezoning - Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development - Development package - Open space - Landscape plan - Architectural elevations - Color palette - Conditions
				Chair Clark opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 3: - Oro Valley resident Chris Westermeyer - Oro Valley resident Judi Davis - Oro Valley resident Joseph Bell - Oro Valley resident Patrick Straney - Oro Valley resident Teresa Marro - Oro Valley resident Christine Moffat - Oro Valley resident Alan Ameche - Oro Valley resident Linette Mock - Oro Valley resident Karen Stemper - Oro Valley resident Sally Hood West - Oro Valley resident Pat Tebo - Oro Valley resident Chuck Davis - Oro Valley resident Jeff Halbach - Oro Valley resident Tim Keeland - Oro Valley resident Ken Chaney - Oro Valley resident Susann Ventzke - Oro Valley resident Gayle Cerri - Oro Valley resident Richard Cerri - Oro Valley resident Steve Roell - Oro Valley resident Heidi Lackey The following individuals spoke in support of Agenda Item 3: - Oro Valley resident Rosa Dailey - Don Riegger Chair Clark closed the public hearing. The Commission took a recess at 7:47 p.m. The Commission resumed the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
				Chair Clark asked staff and the applicant to address questions raised during the public hearing. Chair Clark opened the floor for discussion, comments and questions by the Commission. Discussion ensued among the Commission, staff and the applicant.


				Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan to recommend conditional approval, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item A and the other conditions agreed to, of the proposed rezoning from Open Space to Recreation/Golf Course based on a finding the request is in conformance with the General Plan and Rancho Vistoso PAD.

				Chair Clark offered a Friendly Amendment to the motion to specify the added conditions: prior to building permit issuance, all components of the trailhead and the cart path connection be constructed on the adjacent Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve, it must include 21 spaces on a decomposed granite or similar surface, a paved connection route to Visotoso Highlands Drive, ADA paved parking spaces, ADA compliant path to the existing trails within the Preserve, and final design installation and inspections shall be subject to Parks and Recreation Director, Town Engineer and Planning approval. The Motioner and Seconder accepted the amendment.
				A roll call vote was taken, with each Commissioner explaining their vote. Commissioner Kellar - Aye Nichols - Nay Thomas - Aye Wilson - Aye Zielinski - Nay Outlaw Ryan - Aye Chair Clark - Aye

Vote: 5 - 2 Carried

OPPOSED:	Commissioner Joe Nichols
	Commissioner Philip Zielinski

The Commission took a short recess at 8:51 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:54 p.m.


				Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to recommend conditional approval subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item B, of the proposed Development and Landscape Plans based on a finding the requests are in conformance with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.

Chair Clark offered a Friendly Amendment to strike the second condition (All structures, not including the required screenwall, shall be removed from the Town property and conservation easement area adjacent to the southern edge of parcel 219-19-1910. The siteplan must be revised accordingly.), listed in Attachment 1 - Item B.

The Motioner and Seconder accepted the amendment.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Commissioner Joe Nichols


				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner William Thomas to recommend approval of the proposed Architecture based on a finding the request is in conformance with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	4.	DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TOWN'S GROWTH AND REMAINING LAND
		Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Importance - Overview of land development - Historical development patterns - Single-family permits issuance history - Residential forecast - Rancho Vistoso - Non-residential forecast - Considerations for the future Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided updates on an upcoming neighborhood meeting and the next Commission meeting.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to adjourn the meeting.

Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of February 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist